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I guess what I'm wondering is where the "rigger gets to determine" comes from when the TSO (label) has more restrictive language like "valid when used with..."

Going off memory here a bit but don't the container manuals usually specify acceptable size not manufacturer of the reserve? How would the container manufacturer go about superseding the TSO of the parachute manufacturer? Where would you find this documented?

Question regarding Swift reserves. I had never noticed that the TSO labels on these reserves note that the TSO is only valid when used with specific containers until one specifically said EOS in large print. Looking back through my pictures, the others have similar but usually less restrictive limitations in the fine print. Thoughts on using these in containers not listed on the label?

Organizing a balloon jump in the Perris CA area on Sunday February 8th AM. I've got three jumpers and need three more to fill the load. Weather depending of course; it is semi-promising at this point. The Pilot requires a B license and 100 jump minimum. A financial commitment of $65 (I believe) by Friday or Saturday to either me or the Balloon operator would be best to secure a slot. Send me note for more detail or any questions. Blue Skies!

After waiting in line for manifesting, I've been asked to wait until they finished with the rest of the tandems in line behind me. I brought two friends for tandem jumps and was not only told I couldn't be on the same load with them, I was told I couldn't jump at all because they were only taking tandems up. I asked if I was going to be able to jump at all that day and was told no. 15 minutes later a slot 'magically' appeared for a local regular. I have yet to be on a load that was organized. I've been given rental gear without a riggers seal on the reserve, I've been given gear and told they didn't know what size or kind of chute was in it (but don't worry, it's at least a 190). One ride I coached a tandem passenger to start breathing again, I shouldn't have to say who should have been doing that. There is more that I won't write here. On the good side, the scenery and views are spectacular! The LZ is easy to find and wide open. The DZ is easy to find and the drive there is beautiful. Come on the weekends to jump high, during the week the 182 and 206 usually only fly to about 7000-8000AGL/MSL. Morning jumps are better, winds tend to pick up in the afternoon. The only other traffic at the airport is another DZ and gliders. My first jump here (currency jump) was with a seasonal instructor who was very friendly, knowledgeable, and gave excellent feedback! Come jump for the scenery and the thrill of freefall, not for the Aloha spirit and service. -Blue Skies!!